Union County News

NJ Big Flea Antiques Event October 11-12 in Plainfield. Jewelry, furniture, vintage clothing, and decorative arts. $15 admission covers both days.

Plainfield City Council passes ordinance requiring PILOT transparency reports. Mayor threatens veto citing separation of powers issue.

Sacred Heart Church hosts Third Annual Oktoberfest Family Festival September 26 in South Plainfield. Beer, food, music, car display, petting zoo, pig roast.

Central Jersey Jazz Festival comes to downtown Plainfield on October 4, 2026 for the first time. Free admission. Vendor applications now open.

South Plainfield boys soccer enters 2026 under coach Kyle Dennis with 10 returning goal scorers and junior goalie Iker Cunalata. Preview the Tigers roster.

UC TEAMS Charter School in Plainfield will introduce Mandarin language instruction beginning in September through its Integrated Arts program, featuring live instruction from a teacher in China connected to students learning about Chinese culture, art, traditions, and contemporary life.

South Plainfield Police recruiting at September 17 open house. Starting academy pay $45,435, top patrol officer pay $148,977. Minimum age 18, maximum 35.

Plainfield Schools implement phone policy September 8, 2026. Devices stored school day, new state law requirement, enforcement procedures.

Sayreville defeats Plainfield 23-19 football Friday night. Sherwin Appiah dominant, Tyree Huff quarterback. High school football game recap.

Marshalls grand opening Watchung donates $10,000 Star Fish Food Pantry Plainfield. Nonprofit emergency food assistance since 1971.

Plainfield Officer Bernel Harrison retires 25 years. Community celebration, mentorship programs, School Resource Officer, youth engagement legacy.

Plainfield utility pole snapped South Avenue near Leland Avenue. Police, Fire, PSE&G response, G.O. Kellers demolition area emergency.

Plainfield Workforce Development Institute trades training facility nears opening. Former youth center redeveloped South Second Street, early 2027.

Plainfield Public Library GED Graduation Ceremony September 26 2026. Adult Literacy program celebrates High School Equivalency diploma graduates.

Elle Fanning Discretion Paramount+ series filmed Plainfield August 21 2026. A24 legal thriller Nicole Kidman, Matt Shakman director filming through December.

Film production spotted downtown Plainfield West End August 20, 2026. Mystery movie title, blue Toyota, nine production trailers, Plainfield Film Liaison.

South Plainfield voters face races at every level on November 3, 2026 — from unopposed municipal incumbents to contested county and federal seats.

Plainfield Elizabeth residents arrested illegal dumping Union County parks. Green Brook Park Warinanco Sports Complex August 2026 police charges.

Seven candidates submitted petitions by the Monday 4pm deadline to run for three Plainfield Board of Education seats in the November 3 election. Incumbent Terence Johnson heads the Empowerment Through Education slate with newcomers Natasha Dabney and Priscila Rosas. The Change for Progress slate includes Jansel Fuentes, Roxanne Robinson, and John C. Campbell Sr. Independent Azim Gray runs on the Integrity and Education slate.